Hurricane Expert Has To Remind The Media Of How To Do Cover Extreme Weather Events

2:02 PM 08/28/2017 | Energy

Michael Bastasch | Energy Editor

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University of Colorado climate expert Dr. Roger Pielke, Jr. has a harsh response for reporters asking him on the connection between global warming and Tropical Storm Harvey — the climate debate can wait.

Pielke tweeted his response to reporters’ questions Monday, urging the media to stop focusing on the “politicized” climate debate and instead focus on the unfolding disaster in eastern Texas.

I’ve been asked by a few reporters to comment on Harvey and climate change. This is the response I’ve giving everyone. pic.twitter.com/UIc9NMGx5w

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